Patents by Inventor Ferenc Szerdahelyi

Ferenc Szerdahelyi has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6076882
    Abstract: A motor vehicle door consisting of an outer door panel, an inner door panel and an inner door trim as well as a window pane which can be displaced by means of a window lift. The inner door panel supports functional units, such as a window lift, lock, door handle and/or a side airbag. At least one assembly opening is provided in the inner door panel which is sealed against moisture or spray water by such a functional unit. Alternatively, a door module is provided to seal between the inner and outer door panels, and the door module includes at least one assembly opening to be sealed by such functional units.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2000
    Assignee: Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG Coburg
    Inventors: Ferenc Szerdahelyi, Manfred Stenzel
  • Patent number: 5979115
    Abstract: Twin-shell vehicle door with a double-strand cable window lift mechanism pre-fitted on a support plate, which is preferably to be inserted in connection with a modular constructed motor vehicle door, wherein the support plate sealingly covers a cut-out in the door inner panel. The lower free end of the guide rail on the B-column side does not project right into the fixing area (cover area) of the inner door panel and support plate whereas the lower free end of the guide rail on the A-column side projects into this fixing area or beyond same. The upper edge of the cut-out section in the inner door panel in relation to the extension of the breast runs downwardly inclined in the direction of the A-column at least at such an angle .alpha. that when the support plate swivels about an imaginary swivel point S about the angle .alpha. in the direction of the breast the lower free end of the guide rail on the A-column side is lifted over the fixing area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Assignee: Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co KG
    Inventors: Ferenc Szerdahelyi, Eberhard Pleiss
  • Patent number: 5836651
    Abstract: An adjustable cross-divided backrest for a vehicle seat having of a lower backrest part which is mounted for swivel movement on a lower seat frame in an axis running across the travel direction, and an upper backrest part fixed so that it is displaceable on the lower backrest part, wherein the upper backrest part has an area supporting the head. The backrest is characterized in that the upper backrest part is both height adjustable and able to swivel relative to the lower backrest part, wherein the areas of the shoulder support and head rest are integrated in one piece in the upper backrest part. The lower backrest part has an upwardly directed projection in the area of the user's spinal column which can engage in a matching downwardly open recess of the upper backrest part. This projection of the lower backrest part substantially fills out the recess when the upper backrest part is located in its lowermost height adjustment position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1998
    Assignee: Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG, Coburg
    Inventors: Ferenc Szerdahelyi, Eberhard Pleiss
  • Patent number: 5715630
    Abstract: In a vehicle door with a cross-arm type window lift and a lock assembly, which can be produced more easily and cost-effectively by employing modular construction and by using individual components for several different functions. The invention is distinguished by the guide rail of the cross-arm window lift simultaneously functioning as the support for the lock assembly, by the guide for guiding the window being integrated in the base body of the lock assembly and by the outer edge of a base plate supporting a window lift having a circumferential profiled sealing section in the interior sheet metal door panel for sealing a mounting opening, so that the protection of electrical/electronic components is provided in the dry space without additional steps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 10, 1998
    Assignee: Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Ferenc Szerdahelyi, Barry Edwards, Hans-Dieter Lieb, Rolf Heinemann, Horst Seiler, Eberhard Pleiss
  • Patent number: 5033236
    Abstract: Motor vehicle door 1 with an integrated lattice-type support frame 2 receiving a window lifter. Support frame 2 is mountable in motor vehicle door 1 connected by hinges 36 and 37 with a passenger compartment of a motor vehicle. At least one support 3, 4 of support frame 2 is connected at its connecting ends 45 and 46 with force inleads 47 and 48 disposed in motor vehicle door 1, said inleads being in positive contact with areas of the passenger compartment which are adjacent on both sides with motor vehicle door 1 (FIG. 5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1991
    Assignee: Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Ferenc Szerdahelyi, H. Peter Hess, Rolf Heinemann, Klaus Leidner
  • Patent number: 4899492
    Abstract: A window actuating system, especially in a motor vehicle, including a guide rail, an entrainment device for a window glass plate supported at the guide rail, a force transmission member engaging at the entrainment device, a drive member for the force transmission member attached to the guide rail and selectably with a manual drive unit arranged to be remote from the guide rail or a motorized drive unit coupled with the drive member, the drive member being provided with a reverse brake, especially a wrap around spring brake, and the motorized drive unit being attached directly at the drive member or at the drive rail in the region of the drive member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 13, 1990
    Assignee: Brose Fahrzeugteile GmbH & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft
    Inventor: Ferenc Szerdahelyi
  • Patent number: 4648208
    Abstract: An automobile door is proposed with a unit carrier on which built-in units, especially a complete window winder with window pane can be preassembled. Only afterwards on preassembly the unit carrier is brought together with the door's outer shell to form the door. Both door hinges as well as a door lock are secured on the unit carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 1983
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1987
    Assignee: Brose Fahreugteile GmbH & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft
    Inventors: Haimo Baldamus, Ferenc Szerdahelyi, Peter Hess, Manfred Bauer